1923 
Feb.26 


NeAmO RARE AND VALUABLE 
JAPANESE COLOR PRINTS 


COLLECTED BY 


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FROM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY TWENTY-SECOND 
“TO MONDAY, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 27 


WHEN IT WILL BE OFFERED FOR SALE BY AUCTION 


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SALE NUMBER I715 
ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION FROM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY TWENTY-SECOND _ 


RARE AND VALUABLE 
JAPANESE COLOR PRINTS 


VOEEEG@EED, BY 
THE WELL-KNOWN CONNOISSEUR 


KANO OSHIMA 


OF NEW YORK CITY 


BEAUTIFUL PRINTS IN THE ATTRACTIVE SUBJECTS OF “SNOW” 
“MOON AND “RAIN BY HIROSHIGE 


GRACEFUL AND CHARMING FIGURE PRINTS BY KORIUSAI, 
KIYONAGA, UTAMARO AND YEISHI 


A RICH AND VARIED COLLECTION OF SURIMONO WITH 
EXQUISITE DETAIL 


AND OTHER RARE AND BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLES 


TO BE SOLD BY HIS ORDER 
MONDAY AND TUESDAY EVENINGS 
FEBRUARY TWENTY-SIXTH, TWENTY-SEVENTH 
AT EIGHT-FIFTEEN O CLOCK 


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1923 


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FOREWORD 


Tue Japanese prints in this collection, although lacking in primi- 
tive examples, are rich and varied in the attractive subjects of ‘‘Snow,” 
**Moon,” and “Rain.” 

Many of the prints listed herewith, appear in several states and 
impressions, and the general condition is excellent. 

The figure prints by Koriusai, Kiyonaga, Utamaro and Yeishi 
have all the grace and charm for which these masters are renowned, 
combined with delightful fabric designs and tone values. 

So large and varied a collection of Surimono calls for a closer 
study of this particular print. The rare quality is equal to that of fine 
Persian miniatures, and collectors in this country will prize them ac- 
cordingly when the exquisite detail, unusual gaufrage, color, and gold 
and silver printing are taken into careful consideration. 


I absolutely guarantee these prints to be as catalogued. 


K. OsHIMA 


SALE 


MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY TWENTY-SIXTH, AT 8:15 


FIRST SESSION 


NUMBERS 1-289 


KUNIYASU 
1805-1836 


ACTOR GROUP 
Nakamura Takichi as Arashi Sangoro. 


Printed in green violet and terra cotta. 


KUNISADA 
1785-1864 
SEKI SANJURO AS MORITSUGU 


Part of a triptych. Duelling under snow-laden tree. 


IWAI HANSHIRO WITH LANTERN 


Slightly worm-eaten at edge, otherwise good impression. 


SANSHO ANNOUNCING HIS SUCCESSION 
To the stage as seventh of his line. 


Background with flowing calligraphy. 


ACTOR MATSUMOTO KOSHIRO 
With umbrella in a rainstorm. 


Strong dramatic effect. 


ICHIKAWA KOMAZO 
Instructing a young Daimio in fencing. 
Green, pink and black predominate in the garments. 


A WIDOW OF A RONIN 
As played by Segawa Kokunojo. 
Robes of yellow and mauve. 


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11 


13 


14 


NAKAMURA TOMIZO 
As court lady Onoi under a cherry tree. 
Printed in blue, tan and pink. Fine condition. 


SAWAMURA TANOSUKE 
As Buddhist nun in flowing robes. 
White under-garment embossed. Worm-hole at side. 


DIP EY Cr 

Play of Chiushingura with Seki Sanjuro as Kakogawa Honzo. 
Snow landscape showing beyond the veranda, on which he is at- 
tacked by a court lady with a long spear. 

Vivid tones offset by intense black. 


DIRTY CH 

Famous actors in outdoor attire. 

Ichikawa Danjuro against a black doorway. 
Sawamura ‘l‘anosuke in a female role. 

Good condition. 


TRIPTYCH 
Group of actors. Iwai Hanshiro, Bando Mitsugoro, and Onoi 
Kikugoro in temple grounds. Elaborate costumes. 


TRIPTYCH 
Play with Yoshiwara characters. Geisha, Ronins, Coolies, ete. 
Brillant color and splendid action. 


TRIPTYCH 

Three seated figures, writing, playing Biwa and dreaming. 
Mauve kimonos relieved with red, green and black. 

Small landscape overhead representing temples. 


PENTAPTYCH 
Single figures of actors in male and female réles. Overhanging 
cherry tree. | 
Printed in varied colors of blue, pink, red, yellow and black. Good 
condition. 


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18 


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21 


22 


PEN TAPTYCH 

Five independent sheets. ‘*Otokodate” represented by leading 
actors of the time. ‘The famous Kataoka Ichizo, Iwai Hanshiro, 
Bando Mitsugoro, Seki Sanjuro and Bando Minosuke. 

Soft grey-blue in color, relieved by pink and black. Excellent 
state. 


KUNIYOSHI 
1788-1861 


ICHIKAWA IBIZO 
As Shunbei, hiding his lantern under the sleeve of a beautiful 
green Haori. 


Fine impression. 


NAGATANO TARO NAGAMUNE 
With drawn sword. 
Mailed robe over blue kimono. 


AN ACTOR AS HAYONO KAMPEI 
Carrying gun and raincoat. 
Blue and red striped robe. 


DIPTYCH 


Group of actors. Generals Kunitake and Kurando Yukinaga 
contesting for the Genji banner. 


Gorgeous garments. 


DIPTYCH 
Actors in dramatic attitude. Small portraits in circles above. 
The tall figure wears a kimono decorated with spiders and skele- 


tons. Fair condition. 


DEPEY CH 


Court lady and fencing figure under cherry boughs. Flowing 


blue kimono, orange and black. 


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28 


29 


30 


TRIPTYCH 
Separate actor portraits. Nakamura Shikan, Bando Mitsugoro 


and Kosagawa Kotose. 
Upper part of print composed of calligraphy. 


TRIPTYCH 
Street and temple dancers. 
Upper part of print having medallion portraits of actors. Fine, 


fresh impressions. 


TOYOKUNI II 
1776-1835 


OBAN 
Standing figure of an actor as fan seller. 
Decorative kimono of mauve and white. Fine mmpression. 


OBAN 
Squatting figure with pipe. 
Flowered gown on yellow background. 


OBAN 

One of the Shosho-nin set. Actor carrying lacquer box, probably 
food vender. 

Attractive design of kimono, grey and dulled pink. 


OBAN 

“Mitate-Nana-Komachi.” Actor standing beside a Kago on the 
yellow roof of which he rests his hand. 

He wears a black hood and finely patterned robe with deeply em- 
bossed outlines. 


OBAN 
Cricket vender with a rack of cages. Kimono with wave design 
in white on mauve ground with gaufrage. 


OBAN 
Kneeling figure of actor as court lady, before her portrait on a 
kakemono. Profuse inscription. 


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32 


33 


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35 


36 


37 


38 


39 


OBAN 


Part of set, depicting the famous Danjuro leading a small boy 
to the edge of a balcony. 


OBAN 
Actor carrying a small screen. 


Interesting background and green kimono with black Obi. 


OBAN 

Segawa Kikunojio as Osome. 

Wearing a mauve and pink gown with elaborate sash and carry- 
ing an umbrella. 


DIPTYCH 
Seated figures of actors, illustrating flower arrangement. 
Decorative kimono relieved by black Haori. 


DIPTYCH 
Flower and water venders. 
Violet and pink tones predominate. 


DIPTYCH 

Oiran “Koito” in kneeling attitude. Actor Danjuro in tragic 
mood. 

Landscape seen through a veranda. 


Mauve garment over pink, and black gauze kimono. 


ERIPDY CH 
Seven gods of fortune, played by actors under cherry blossoms. 
Splendid mingling of colors and designs in the various costumes. 


TRIPTYCH 

Individual portraits of the actors, Nakamura Shikan, Seki San- 
juro and Bando Mitsugoro as *‘Otokudate.” 

Violet, green, pink and black are well placed in their attire. 


EIGHT SMALL PRINTS (CHUBAN) 
Representing court scenes of the Genji clan. 
Landscapes, interiors and figures. Fine condition. (8) 


5 


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41 


43 


44 


45 


46 


RITSUSHO KISAI 
WwoRKED 1840-1870 


TWO PRINTS 
Azaleas (Rhododendron Obtusum) and fire lilies printed in vivid 


red against a landscape. (2) 


HIROSHIGE 
1796-1858 


HOSOYE 
Narrow panel. Kingfisher flymg over chrysanthemum flowers. 


Poem to same in centre. 


HOSOY E 
Narrow panel. Mandarin ducks going downstream. Snow-coy- 


ered camellias drooping to the water. 


THREE HOSOYE 
Narrow panels. Carp, ducks and balloon-fish, with poems to same. 
(From the Hayashi Collection, Paris.) (3) 


THREE HOSOYE 
Narrow panels. Flowers, bird and butterfly, with odes above. (3) 


KIYO-OKI 
WORKED 1865 


OBAN 
White crane in shower. The feathers are finely embossed. 
Rare. Excellent condition. 


KYOSAI 
1832-1892 


OBAN 
Crow resting on plum branch in rain. 
Printed in black only. Signed Shojo Kyosai. 


Fine strong impression. 


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49 


50 


51 


52 


ITO JAKUCHU 


DATE OF PRINTING UNKNOWN 


PHEASANT ON A HILL 

Under bamboo trees. 

The bright plumage contrasts strongly with the intense black 
background. Seal signature. 


TORI-YAMA-SEKITY EN 
ABouT 1760-1790 


SIX SMALL PRINTS 
Bird and flower subjects printed in black. 
From an illustrated book. (6) 


HIROSHIGE 
1796-1858 


FUJI SAN JU ROKKEI AND TOTO SAN JU ROKKEI SERIES 


MIHO-NO MATSU BARA 
Mt. Fuji against a pale yellow sky. Small boats and pine trees 
in the foreground. 


SAGA-MIGAWA 
One of 36 views of Mt. Fuji. 
Rafts and flying herons amid marshes. Fuji looming in the dis- 


tance. 


KANDA MIOJIN 

One of 36 views of Yedo. 

Snow in the temple grounds. A light snowfall which outlines the 
landscape and brings the red buildings into prominence. 


KAI-OSAKA-GOY E 

One of 36 views of Mt. Fuji. 

Fuji-yama seen from the shore. 

Travellers along a roadway which leads through young green 


rolling land to the sea. 


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60 


TOKAIDO-TARI-FUJI 

One of 36 views of Fuji. 

Ricefields in view of Mt. Fuji. 

Pine trees occupy the foreground and the far horizon is red with 


late sunset. 


SAN-O-GONGEN IN SNOW 
One of 36 views of Yedo. 
A long flight of stairs leading to the temple grounds, m which 


a few pedestrians appear. 


SHI-CHI-RI-GAHAMA 
Above series. The sea rolls in to a grey shore where a little tea- 
house gives life and color to the scene. Mt. Fuji to the right. 


TOTO-KASUGA-YAMA 

One of 36 views of Mt. Fuji. 

Springtime on the hillside. Small houses with red lanterns fill the 
middle distance and Fuji-yama’s crest rises beyond. 


TOTO-TSUKUDA-OKI 
Several fishing boats at anchor in a marshy inlet. Mt. Fuji 
against a red skyline. 


(Foregoing series. ) 


SHUN-YEN-OIGAWA 
One of 36 views of Mt. Fuji. 


Crossing the Oi river on Kagos. 


KAZU-MIGA-SEKI 
One of 36 views of Yedo. 


Hillside road along Daimio quarter. Snow falling from a grey 
sky. 


KOGANEGA-HARA 
One of 36 views of Mt. Fuji. 
Flowering meadow with horses, and Mt. Fuji far distant. 


8 


61 


62 


63 


64 


65 


66 


67 


68 


ENOSHIMA 
Same as preceding. Mt. Fuji seen through a Tori, with figures 
in the foreground. 


NAKASU-MITSU-MATA 

One of 86 Yedo views. 

Small boats near a bridge. In the foreground a man has built a 
fire, the smoke of which rises to the sky. 

Rare subject and good condition. 


TOTO-ICHI-BASHI 
One of 36 views of Mt. Fuji. 
The mountain as seen from Yedo Castle. Several bridges and a 


lumber pile compose the foreground. 


SOSHU-MIURA 
Above series. 
Small boats near a rocky coast. Rising dawn envelops Fuji. 


MIMA-WARI-ZUTSUMI 

One of 36 views of Yedo. 

Full moon shining through the cherry tree, under which three fig- 
ures halt to converse. 


Fine impression. 


KAZUSA-SHIKAO-YAMA 
One of 36 views of Mt. Fuji. 
Tall cedar-tree beside a torii. Mt. Fuji across the bay. 


TOTO-SURUGA-MACHI 
Same series as the foregoing. 
New Year celebration outside a famous Mitsui shop. Mt. Fuji 


appears to the left. 


TOTO-OCHA-NO MIZU 

One of 36 views of Mt. Fuji. 

Covered bridge across the Ocha-no-mizu canal. Imperial park 
rises to the left, with Fuji-yama beyond. 


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76 


EMADO-BASHI 

One of 36 views of Yedo. 

Snow falling on temple and houses beside the Sumida river. 

The blue river with small boats gives color to the cold winter 
scene. Fine impression. 


KONO-DAI 

One of 36 views of Mt. Fuji. 

Cliff with maple trees overlooking the Tone river. Mt. Fuji ap- 
pears through a cloud bank. 


KAI-OTSUKI-NO-HARA 
Foregoing series. 
Autumn flowers blooming in view of Mt. Fuji. 


ZOJOJI TEMPLE 

One of 36 Yedo views. 

The temple shows faintly through the morning mist. Various 
figures in the foreground. Rare impression. 


MUSASHI-HON-MOKU-NO-HANA 

One of 36 views of Mt. Fuji. 

Abrupt precipice on the Hon-moku bay. Boat with yellow sail. 
Fuji clearly defined beyond. 


ISE-FUTA-MIGA-URA 

Preceding series. 

Sacred Futami rocks in Ise bay. Mt. Fuji rises over the water 
at a great distance. 


USHIMA-TENJIN 


Heavy snowfall. Temple grounds with pedestrians. Torii to the 
right. Good condition. 


MUSASHI-NO-YOKOHAMA 

One of 86 views of Mt. Fuji. 

Small sailing boats in the foreground. 
Mauve clouds on the horizon. 


An early view of a famous port. 


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78 


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84 


85 


INUME PASS 

Foregoing series. 

A narrow swift-flowing stream between high banks; mountainous 
landscape in the distance, with a flight of birds against Mt. Fuji. 


SHITAY A-HIROKOJI 


Sudden shower. Gayly dressed girls with half-open umbrellas 
near a canal. Delightful in action and color. 
Toto-san-ju-rokkei series. 


SHOJIRI PASS 
One of 86 views of Mt. Fuji. 


Sloping hills of soft green tone, with a yellow path leading to the 
sea. Fuji-yama in a red skyline. 


LAKE HAKONE 
Preceding series. 


Hilly country in the mid-distance. Mt. Fuji’s well-defined crest 
beyond. 
Fine impression. 


TAMAGAWA 
One of 86 views of Mt. Fuji. 


Willow trees along the river edge; fishermen in the distance. 


KAZUSA-KURO-TONO-URA 
One of 36 views of Mt. Fuji. 


Wide expanse of water, with boats sailing near the far shore. 


YOROI-NO-WATASHI 
One of 36 views of Yedo. 
Two boats in snow, carrying passengers over the river. 
Rare and fine impression. 


SAME AS PRECEDING 
Slightly different impression. 


TSUKU-DASHIMA 

One of 36 views of Yedo. 

Large fishing boat at anchor. Starry sky, and reflection of burn- 
ing torches. 


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87 


88 


89 


90 


91 


93 


94 


SAME AS PRECEDING SUBJECT 


Impression varies and is perhaps earlier. 


MAKURA-HASHI 
One of 8 views of Sumida River. 
Quiet evening rain. Landscape and foreground in grey, with two 


figures crossing a bridge. 


SAGANO-FUKEI 

Spring in Saga, with cherry trees in blossom, on the shores of a 
blue river. 

(Part of a triptych.) 


SERIES OF SHOGOKU-ROKU-TAMAGAWA 


YAMASHIRO-IDE 
Young Samurai and attendant wading a stream. 


Fresh spring landscape. 


MUTSU NODA TAMAGAWA 


Lady and attendant admiring flight of Chidori across the river. 


MUSASHI-CHOFU-TAMAGAWA 

Girls standing in shallow water under weeping willow trees while 
they wash and bleach long strips of cloth. 

Excellent condition. 


DEWA-TAMAGAWA 

Autumn; fight of birds against a full moon. Wind-blown grasses, 
before which a girl kneels beating cloth upon a stone. 

Fine impression. 


YEDO-MEISHO-ZUKAI 


Takino river in the autumn. Small bridge across a blue river. 


OCHA-NO-MIZU 

Foregoing series. 

Snow landscape. Small boat on a snow-dotted blue canal. High 
snow-covered cliffs against a grey sky. 


Rare impression. In good condition. 


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101 


YEDO-MEISHO-DOKE-ZUKUSHI 
Procession of foxes carrying a man in a basket. Night land- 
scape against a steel-blue sky. 


OMI-HAKKEI 


AWAZU-SEIRAN 

One of 8 views of Lake Biwa. 

The blue lake is partly surrounded by slender pine trees, and 
two castles appear in the distance. 


Bold lines of atmosphere occupy the upper landscape. 


KATADA-NO-RAKUGAN 
Flight of wild geese across a pink sky. Small shrine extending 
out over the lake. 


ISHIYAMA-SHIU-GETSU 
Autumn moon at Ishi-yama. Cliffs and red temple along the 
shore. 


TWO SMALL PRINTS 
Fishing boats at anchor and thatched cottages, beside plum-tree 
in black and white. (2) 


FIVE SMALL PRINTS 

From the 12 famous views of Yedo. 

Marine and landscape. Shino-bazu lake, Yoshiwara tambo, 
Susaki at low tide, Mitsui bansho and Takanawa bay. (5) 


SIX SMALL PRINTS 
Small Tokaido series. 
Landscape, figures and sea. Hakone, Arai, Yoshida, Kame- 


yama, Mitsuke and Seki. (6) 


KOBAYASHI KIYOCHIKA ‘ 
ABgoutr 1870 


WINTER LANDSCAPE 


Fish vender with large umbrella. Snow-covered timber and rafts 


along the shore. 


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105 


106 


107 


108 


109 


KEISAI YEISEN 
1790-1848 


KINRI-USAN ASAKUSA DERA 
Famous temple and grounds in summer. Small black figures dot 
the scene, over which blue tiled roofs are prominent. 


RYOGOKU-BASHI 


The bridge is seen on the left, and the river is filled with small 


craft and pleasure boats. 


KEGON WATERFALL 
A high abrupt waterfall, with swallows flying in the foreground. 
Brown rocky cliffs. 


SADATORA 
ABouT 1840 


ROKUGO-NO WATASHI 
A peaceful landscape, with thatch-roofed huts. Fuji-yama 
across the river. 


SHIBA KOKAN 
1747-1818 


SHORE VIEW 

With small Chinese boat and figures delicately touched with green 
and red. 

This artist was strongly influenced by Dutch art. 


TEMPLE BY THE SEA 
With bridge and road leading to the mainland. 
Hand-colored. 


TEA-HOUSE 
On a hill overlooking the town. 
Hand-colored. 


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113 


114 


115 


116 


117 


OBAN 


TOYOKUNI I 
1769-1825 


Broad sheet. Group of three figures with umbrellas. Snow land- 


scape. 


(Part of a triptych.) 


OBAN 


Glimpse of interior under a snow-laden bamboo tree. 


Grey-blue garments against a yellow background. 


(Part of a triptych.) 


OBAN 


Large figure of girl playing samisen. 


Green and tan predominate in the sash and kimono. 


Fine impression. 


HOSOYE 


Actor in long flowing robes of mauve and pink. 


Very fine impression. 


PENTAPTYCH 


Court ladies’ procession. Attendants carrying banners and 


chests. Mt. Fuji in the background. 


Dull mauve and green kimonos relieved by black. 
(Rouart Collection, Paris.) 


TOYOHIRO 
1773-1828 


WOMEN AND CHILDREN BESIDE THE SEA 


Delicate in line and color. Fine impression. 


SET OF FOUR SMALL PRINTS 
Hight views of Yedo. 
Landscapes in medallions, with poems. (4) 


OMI HAKKEI. 


FIVE SMALL PRINTS 


Delicate landscapes in pink and yellow against black margins. 


(5) 


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KATSU KAWA SHUNSHO 
1785-1827 


118 FIVE SMALL PRINTS 
Figures and landscape. 
Illustrations from a book. (5) 


KATSU KAWA SHUNKO 
1780-1800 


(EEE TIDE R edka Gets 
Actors preparing for duel. 
Green, blue and violet garments. 
Excellent condition. 


SURIMONO 


UNUSUAL COLLECTION OF SURIMONO IN FINE CONDITION 
NUMBERS 120-143 


SHIGENOHU 
1830-1855 


120 TWO EXAMPLES 
(a) Emperor seated. 
(b) Daimio’s carriage, court ladies and gold clouds. (2) 


HOKKEI 
1820-1856 


121 TWO EXAMPLES 
(a) Hotei with fan. Gold background. 
(b) Cock and hen, embossed in white. 
(Frederick May Collection.) (2) 


122) TWO EXAMPLES 
(a) Tengu-Shigenobu. 
(b) Kintoki and cock. (2) 


1238) TWO EXAMPLES 


(a) Emperor surrounded by court ladies. Exquisite embossed 
designs in gold and silver. 


(b) Fans, Mt. Fuji, etc. (2) 
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124 


125 


126 


129 


130 


131 


KUNIYOSHI 
1788-1861 
TWO EXAMPLES 
(a) Actor. 
(b) Woman filling pipe. (2) 


HOKUSAI 
1760-1849 
JARDINIERE AND FAN 


On pink ground. 


GROUP OF LADY MUSICIANS 
Signed Shinsai. 


CHIHARU USAI 
agoutr 1850 


LARGE SURIMONO 
Springtime. - 
COMPANION TO THE FOREGOING 


MOUNTAINOUS LANDSCAPE 


Waterfall, and trees in blossom 


HOKKEL 
1820-1856 
EMPEROR ON VERANDA 


Giving audience to flutist. Rare. 


HIROSHIGE AND KUNIYOSHI 
1796-1858 1788-1861 


TWO EXAMPLES 
(a) Fan medallion and tomb of famous ke 


(b) Actor and koto. 


Elaborate costume and cherry blossoms in gaufrage. 


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KEISAI AND TOYOKUNI 
1790-1848 1776-1885 


182 TWO EXAMPLES 
(a) Mother and children. 
(b) Woman holding Hagorama. Rich in color and embossing. 


(2) 


183. TWO EXAMPLES 
(a) Tengu and Ushiwaka. 
(b) Momotaro and monkey. (2) 


ZUSAN AND SHUNMAN 
1780-1800 


1384 TWO EXAMPLES 


(a) Magnolia blossoms. 
(b) Samurai and attendants. (2) 


HOKKEI 
1820-1856 


1385 TWO EXAMPLES 
(a) Samurai and attendant. 
(b) Illustration for fairy story. (2) 


186 TWO EXAMPLES 
(a) Girl seated. Listening to canary. 
(b) Benten playing lute. (2) 


1387 TWO EXAMPLES 
(a) Manchu group, rich in color and gaufrage. 
(b) Strong man, Hankel, raising flat rocks. (2) 


GAKUTEI: SHUNTEI: SHINSAI 
1820 1830 1825 
1388 THREE EXAMPLES 
(a) Fan-shaped; lady arranging flowers. 
(b) T'wo ladies admiring painting. 
(c) Landscape. (3) 


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140 


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142 


148 


144 


145 


GAKUTEI 
1820-1840 

TWO EXAMPLES 

(a) Turtle and sake cup. 

(b) Monkey dressed as warrior Senin. (2) 


TWO EXAMPLES 
(a) Oiran and attendants. 
(b) Illustration to story. (2) 


TWO EXAMPLES 
(a) Sage feeding monkeys. 
(b) Apostles of Confucius. 


HOKUSAI 
1760-1849 
TWO EXAMPLES 
(a) Shell gatherers. 


(b) Court ladies admiring cockatoo. 
Rich imprint. (2) 


HIROSADA 
ABouT 1845 


TWO EXAMPLES 
Of large actor portraits. 
Bronze background. (2) 


HIROSHIGE 
1796-1858 


ROKUJU-YOSHIU-MEISHO ZUKAI 
BASKET BRIDGE AT HIDA 


Passengers crossing chasm in small baskets. 
Dull green landscape, very blue water. Fine impression. 


SPRINGTIME IN THE HILLS 


Long foot-bridge over river; waterfalls, etc., in mid-distance. 


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147 


148 


149 


150 


AWA BAY 


Small fishing boats at anchor. Green mountains in distance. 


SADO GOLD-MINE 


Cave-like entrance to mine. Green mountain rising beyond. 


Rare and interesting impression. 


AWAJI GOSHIKI BAY 


Fishermen hauling net. Mountainous coast. 


MIKAWA, HORAIJI TEMPLE 


Red temple amid pine trees. Waterfall in foreground. 


Beautiful impression. 


BUZEN-RAKAN-JI 


Swift-flowing stream by entrance to grottos. 


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150a NARUTO 


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153 


154 


155 


156 


157 


Famous whirlpool of Awa. 


Great waves breaking against cliff. 


Very fine impression in perfect condition. 


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TOGE-NO-CHAYA 


Tea-houses with distant mountains and sea. 


Fine impression. 


OY A-SHIRA-ZU 


Caves by sea. Small figures along shore. Pine trees on mountain. 


SAME AS THE PRECEDING 
Slightly different impression. 


YORO WATERFALL 


Deep canyon with high waterfall in background. 


Very impressionistic. Fine condition. 


YAMA-BUSHI-DANI 


Sudden storm. “Tiger rain” overtaking traveller near river, 


Rare. 


SAME AS THE PRECEDING 


Strong and brilliant impression. 


Superb condition. 


SARA-SHINA-TOGO-TONO-TSUKI 


Mountainous landscape. 
fields. 
Rare print. 


Reflections of full moon in young rice- 


[158] 


158 SAME AS THE PRECEDING 


Finer impression, in flawless condition. 


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159 SHORE OF THE INLAND SEA 
Harima Province. Gnarled old pine trees, sentinels of the coast. 
Rare and fine impression. 


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160 MIKO-NO HAMA 
Similar subject. 
Superb impression and flawless state. 


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HIROSHIGE 
1796-1858 


SHOKOKU MEISHO HAKKEI SERIES 
161 HAKONE LAKE 
Red temple gate near shore, beyond which steps lead through 


trees to the temple. 


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165 


166 


167 


168 


169 


NAGAYA TEMPLE 


Temple grounds, with cherry trees in full bloom. 


SARUWAKACHO 


Flying banners and street advertising. 


OKURA BAY 


Tomb of Miyamoto, famous hero. Temple and small sail-boats 


in mid-distance. 


ICHIKAWA WATASHI 
Castle in the hills. Canal at the edge of green meadows. 


Bright green predominates. 


VIEW OF HIROSE 


Feudal castle on the hilltop, overlooking the river. 


NAGASAKI HARBOR 

Large sailing vessels at anchor, gay with banners. Emerald- 
green coast. 

Fine condition. 


TOSHIKOSHI ODORI 
Celebration of the passing year. Fuji to the left, against a red 


horizon. 


TENJIN FESTIVAL 


Pleasure boats, gay with lanterns, near Naniwa bridge. 


MIYASHIMA 


Pagoda on the hillside. Tori and small figures in the foreground. 


SHITAYA MOUNTAIN 
Sheer rock, in centre of green hills. Mt. Fuji, snow-capped, 
in background. 


TSUSHIMA FESTIVAL 


Decorative float, surmounted by shrine with Shinto priests. 


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180 


181 


1838 


DRYING FLOUNDERS 


Inland sea in the distance. 


TAKANAWA BAY 


Foreign woman on horseback, near Yedo. 


TSUKUBA MOUNTAIN 


Rich green landscape. High grey mountains encircled by clouds. 


DAIJIN TEMPLE 

Tori at head of temple stairs, the grounds of which overlook 
town and bay. 

Fine condition. 


OKOSHI, KAMA-SAKA-AMI 
Two men in a meadow, netting wild geese. 
Beautiful impression. 


OMINATO BAY 


Large vessels at anchor in bay. Group of figures on the shore. 


TAKAKUSHI TEMPLE 
Extensive temple grounds, with path through woods, and shrines. 
Brilliant cloud effect. 


CHO-NIN-MACHI 

Country roadway, gay with lanterns in the moonlight. Groups 
of pedestrians in festive attire. 

Very care. 


SAME AS THE PRECEDING 


Somewhat lighter impression. 


FUTA-MI-GA-URA 
Sunset on rocky coast. Crested waves on deep-blue sea. 


Beautiful impression. 


NARUTO-SHINKEI 


Blue swirls and green landscape. Small boats in the distance. 


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186 


187 


188 


189 


190 


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KINTAI BRIDGE 

Snow-covered bridge over blue river. One of the rare snow sub- 
jects. 

Fine impression and full margin. 


SAME AS THE PRECEDING 


Somewhat lighter impression, but equally fine condition. 


YOJIO SUZUMI 
Night scene. Picnicking on the river bank. 


Full margin. 


OCHIAI BRIDGE 
Spring rain. Bridge over rapids. Brilliant green landscape. 
Flawless condition. 


FUTAMI BAY 


Sacred rock in the sea. Red sunrise. 


MAPLES. TO-FUKU-JI 
Covered bridge leading to temple in the hills. Autumn maples in 


vivid colors. 


CHOI-KAI MOUNTAIN 

Inland sea with small boats at anchor. Snow-capped mountains 
in the background. 

Beautiful impression. 


TATE-YAMA 

Pilgrims on mountain pass. Beautiful atmospheric effect in 
rose and mauve, against background of high mountain peaks. 
Fine condition. 


FERRY, MIYAKAWA 
Soft grey tone of ferry boats in contrast with brilliant robes of 
passengers. Bathers in foreground. 


BASKET FERRY, HIDA 
Primitive mode of transportation across deep gorge. Green and 


grey predominate. 


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195 


196 


198 


199 


203 


KIKIO-NO-HARA 


Pine trees in green meadow dotted with kikio flowers. 


LAKE CHIUZENJI 
View of famous lake from temple grounds, 4,000 feet elevation. 
Twin pines in foreground. 


CHO-KAI-ZAN 


Grey mountain overlooking bay. Fishing boats at anchor. 


KAI-TOSAN 
Blossoming plum-trees against precipitous cliff. Distant view of 
blue sea. 


Unusual and beautiful impression. 


ASAMA-YAMA 


Volcanic eruption. Autumn. 


ZENKOJI-KUSURI 
Shrine on mountain cliff. Drooping wistaria and flowering shrubs 
by the brook-side. 


Fine impression. 


A CATE 
Measuring giant Cryptomeria Japonica. Green hill with water- 
fall at left. 


Excellent state. 


BANSHU-MUROTSU 
Deep blue sea against snow-covered hills. 
Brilliant impression. 


SAME AS THE PRECEDING 


In more subdued tone. Rare. 


KUMANO 
Mushroom hunters hanging in baskets against cliff. Mellow 
green background, and blue rapids in foreground. 


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204 TOIJIO TEMPLE IN MIST 


Red temple. Early morning. Mist-shrouded landscape. 


205 VIEW OF HARA 


Daimio procession crossing the plain. Purple clouds at base of 


mountain. 


KUNISADA 
1785-1864 


206 YEDO ZISHO 
Mother and child resting under mosquito netting. 


Rare impression. 


YEIZAN 
1800-1850 


PART OF TRIPTYCH 


Two young ladies and young man with carp in net. 


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Beautiful colorings of kimonos. 


Good condition. 


SHIGENOBU 
1830-1855 


208 YOUNG LADY WITH SAMISEN 
Studying book of songs. 
Rare impression. 


200m LL Pateyic i 
Actors as Kanzan and Zittoku, in female réles. Long gowns in 
soft grey tones, bordered in old-rose and blue. Delicate gaufrage 


on undergarments. Yellow background. 


TOYOKUNI 
1769-1825 


210 ACTOR IN FEMALE ROLE 
Long robes of delicate pink with obi in contrasting colors of green 


and black. 


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211 STANDING FIGURE OF ACTOR 


With pouch and pipe. Gown of mauve and pink with beautifully 
embossed undergarment. 


TORIN 
TEACHER OF HOKUSAI 


ABouT 1740-1810 


212 INTERIOR AT LEFT WITH TWO FIGURES 
Playing game of Go. 
Mother dressing child. Visitor with umbrella spread as protec- 
tion from summer rain. Ricefields in distance. 
Beautiful impression. 


KATSUKAWA SHUNYEI 
1761-1819 


218. CHIUSHINGURA. ACT VI 
Figures on balcony taking tea. Coolies resting. 
Soft green and yellow predominate. 


HOKUSAI 
1760-1849 


214 PRIEST NICHIREN 
Founder of Buddhist sect called Nichiren-shu. His red robe 
forms contrast with mountainous background. 


215 NICHIREN IN BOAT 


Sailors lowering sail in heavy sea. Splendid action and color. 


916 NICHIREN EXILED TO SADO ISLAND 
Priest is seen seated in snow-covered hut. View of blue sea to 
right. 


217 SHINTO PRIEST 


Painting base of column. Typical of Hokusai’s bold drawing. 


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223 


226 


GHOST SERIES 
WARAI HANYA: LAUGHING HANYA 


Ghost of female demon holding head of baby in her hand. 


GHOST OF KOHADA KOHEIJI 
Pulling down a mosquito net bed canopy, and looking through the 


opening. 


SARA YASHIKI 
Ghost of young woman rising from well. Maid murdered by 
nobleman because she broke precious plates. Her ghost rose 


nightly in the form of plates to haunt him. 


MALEVOLENCE 
Snake crawling around ancestral tablet, and over box of sweet- 
meats. A bowl of water with floating leaf is before tablet, as is 


the usual custom. 


SET OF TEN. SMALL TOKAIDO SERIES 
Interiors and landscapes. Charming in color and composition. 


(10) 


HIROSHIGE II 
KARASAKTI PINE 


One of the eight views of Lake Biwa. 


HIROSHIGE 
1796-1858 


TOKAIDO SERIES 
ARAI 


Daimio party crossing river. 


Early impression. 


KAME-YAMA IN SNOW 


Winter landscape. Procession climbing up hillside to castle. 


KUANA CASTLE 


Fishing boats riding the waves. 


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228 


230 


231 


232 


233 


234 


235 


236 


MISHIMA 


Travellers passing near temple in early dawn. 


Fine impression. 


HODOGAYA 


Travellers crossing small bridge to the village. 


Excellent condition. 


NUMAZU 


Punch and Judy performer returning home along river path in 


moonlight. 


OISO 
A sudden shower. Narrow 


Fine condition. 


KAMBARA 


street amid pine trees. 


Evening ; snow-covered landscape. 


Rare print. 


YOKKAICHI 


Windy day on the marshes. Peasant chasing his hat. 


TSUCHI-YAMA 
Daimio procession crossing 


Rare impression. 


SHONO 
Rainstorm on Shono Pass. 
scene. 


Beautiful soft impression. 


bridge in rainstorm. 


Hiroshige’s most celebrated storm 


Good condition. 


KISO KAIDO SERIES 


SUMMER RAIN 


Pedestrians and mule pack. 


SAKA-MOTO 
Shops along canal. 
(Slightly repaired. ) 


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237 NAGAI-GAWA 
Cormorant fishing. Attractive blue water. (Slightly retouched.) 


238 MAGO-ME 
Springtime. Mountain pass. Waterfall at left. 


239 KARUI-ZAWA 
Night scene. Camp fires in ricefields. 
Ascending flames illuminate part of a tree. 


Very rare. 


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2394 SEMBA 
Willow-trees bending in the wind against full moon. Men poling 


raft and boat through a marsh. (Sky has been slightly re- 
touched. ) 


Rare subject. 


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241 


243 


244 


245 


ASHIDA 


Hilly landscape, with young Cryptomeria trees. 


CHIUSHINGURA 


Snow scene. Night attack. 


47 RONINS ON BRIDGE 
After the attack. 


ACT V 
Rainy night. Kampei in the mountains robbing a traveller. 
Rare subject and perfect first state. 


SIMILAR TO THE PRECEDING 
Slightly different impression. 


SAME AS THE PRECEDING 
Lighter printing. 
Good state, save small hole in sky. 


HIROSHIGE 
1796-1858 


TOKAIDO YOKYO 
AND 
NARITA DOCHU 
FROM THE ORIGINAL DRAWINGS MADE BY 
HIROSHIGE 
PUBLISHED BY 


S. SAKAT 


Tus album of hitherto unpublished prints by the great Ukiyo-ye 
artist Hiroshige, is absolutely unique in that it is a combination 
of ancient and modern art and technique. 

It recently came to the attention of the firm of Sakai that the 
noted collector, Mr. Takahata Kazuwo of Yokohama, possessed 
some original drawings for the block made by Hiroshige, which 
for some unknown reason were never used and were in the original 
condition as prepared for the engraver connected with the pub- 


lisher Ho-yei-do, or Take-uchi. 


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As is well known to print collectors, these original drawings 
are most highly prized, and are most rare, for the very thin 
paper on which the drawing is made is naturally easily damaged. 
At the same time, on inspecting the India-ink drawings it was 
easy to believe that the world lost some most attractive color- 
prints when the originals were put aside and never engraved. Mr. 
Takahata, being a liberal and generous-minded collector, agreed 
to lend the drawings for reproduction, provided that Messrs. 
Sakai would produce pictures worthy of the master. ‘This stipu- 
lation threw a heavy responsibility on the publisher; unlike some 
originals for the block, there were no tracings of color, often 
found as a shorthand note of instruction to the printer; neither 
were there any written hints, and as the coloring of the Hiroshige 
prints is one of their greatest charms, it was in a spirit of humil- 
ity and earnest, conscientious study, that the task of reconstruct- 


ing the color scheme was approached. 


Internal evidence placed the date of the originals as about 
Tempo 5, a short time after the completion of the Tokaido series, 
and by careful study and endless comparisons of the color 
schemes in not only one, but several, Tokaido series, the Kiso- 
kaido series, and other masterpieces, the final coloration was de- 
termined; and now, with the help of most expert engravers and 
the most careful printers, the completed set is available to the 
world. Of course, the precious originals were photographed for 


the block. 


A careful examination of each print leads to the inevitable 
conclusion that with the exception of some of the old vegetable 
colors which are now unobtainable, the coloring is worthy of the 
master-artist, and the publishers are to be congratulated onshavy- 
ing achieved, not a reproduction, but, as it were, a resurrection 
of the ancient art which has been the source of so much pleasure 
and joy to collectors the world over. 


The title of this series is “Intermediate Stations on the Toka- 
ido, and the Narita Highway.” A word of explanation may not 
be amiss. The 53 Stations of the Tokaido are well known, and 
may be compared to those stations where the express trains of 
today make their stops; but there are many beautiful little way 
stations where only the accommodation trains stop, and here it is 
that the artist found the subjects of the series designed to supple- 
ment his famous Tokaido. On the other side of Tokio bay there is 


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the high road to Narita, and here too there are beautiful scenes 
worthy of perpetuation. It is not intended to review each scene 
in detail; it is hoped that the mere recital of the treasures which 
these pages will reveal will be sufficient to excite the interest and 
the acquisitiveness of those who see these few prefatory lines. 


Toxo. J. S. HAPPER 


SET OF TWENTY 
NUMBERS 246-265 
TAKANAWA 
Village under full moon. Houses along the shore gay with red 
lanterns. 


TSURUMI 


Landscape with blue river. Travellers crossing bridge. 


SUGITA 


Plum-trees in blossom against early sunset sky. 


KANAZAWA 


Small islands and sailing vessels on a blue sea. 


NOKENDO 


Observation point at Nokendo. View of harbor and islands. 


SUZUME-GA-URA 


Boats near the shore. Brilliant blue water. 


SAKALGI 


Country road, gay with people and shops. Subdued tones. 


KAMAKURA, TSURU-GA-OKA 


Vista of snow-covered pines. Blue torii in the foreground. 


YUI-GO-HAMA 


Fishing nets drying on shore. Red cliffs in mid-distance. 


ENOSHIMA 
Gigantic grottos of the famous island. Deep blue sea with white- 
capped waves breaking on the rocks. 


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261 


263 


264 


266 


267 


KAGETORI 


Outrunners to Daimio procession passing wayside tea-house. 


YOTSUYA-OIWAKE 
Interesting group of thatch-roofed houses. Atmospheric effect 


of distant mountains. 


TAMURA FERRY 


Punting on a small river. The hills lack vegetation, but the color 
is wonderfully blended. 


KOYASU 


Landscape of great simplicity. A mountain summer resort. 


OYAMA 
Abrupt, brilliant blue waterfall. Shrine at left. 


OYAMA 


Temple gate overlooking bay and islands. 


GYOTOKU 


Path through ricefields, with rich blue marine view. 


TONEGAWA 


Small boats with white sails approaching inlet. 


KOGANEHARA 


Young green fields with Fuji-yama on the far horizon. 


IMBANUMA 


Rice planting in view of a blue harbor. Dashes of rain in sky. 


CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS 
F. CAPELARI 
MARUNO-UCHI 
Pine trees overhanging moat of Imperial palace. 
FUJI-YAMA 
Snow-capped sacred mountain. Great simplicity of drawing. 


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SHUNSUI 
268 SETANO-KARASHASHI 


Lake Biwa, rainstorm, early evening. 


SHOTEI 
269 KAMATA 


Temple amid pines. Full moon. 


270 UMAGOME VILLAGE 
Spring rain. 


HASUI 
271 AIKAWA 


Fishing village, late sunset. 


272 SHIRAHIGE 


Snow landscape, near Tokio. 


SHOTETI 


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OMORI 
Night. Lighted windows, figures, etc. 
Fine impression. 


HASUI 


274 ENKASHIRA 
One of 12 views of Tokio. 


Pine groves, reflected in icy water. Lone duck crossing. 


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MISHIMA-GAWA - 
Province of Mutsu. Fishermen’s shacks; golden moon rising over 
a deep-blue ocean. 


Splendid example. 


276 HONDA-KANAZAWA 


Giant Cryptomeria Japonica. Narrow village street. 


277 MUTSU, HOT SPRINGS 
Night rain. 


278 KIBA, TOKIO 


Dawn. Reflection of bridge over river. 


279 NIGAWA 


Storehouses near canal. Starry night. 


280 IWAI BAY 
Province of Kazusa. Pine-covered hill beyond a blue sea, rolling 
in to a sandy shore. Storm clouds. 


Brilliant impression. 


SHOTEL 
281 SETSU-GETSUKA 


Temple on cliff. Moonrise and stars. 


HASUI 
TERA-DOMARI 


Rainy night. Crossing pools of rain, reflected lights. 


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283 ASAHI BRIDGE 


Raft and small boat. Full moon effect. 


284 MIASHIMA 
One of three famous views of Japan. 
Pine bough, stone lanterns and tame deer. Tori beyond the shore. 


Night. 


285 KONOGI HARBOR 


Island of Sado. Woman washing in a pool. Sunset. 


286 TODANO-HARA 
Autumn moon. 
Delicate impression. 


287 GOYO-BORI 
City of Negata. Weeping willows beside canal. Rich, velvety 
moonlight. 


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HASUI 


2874 WINTER LANDSCAPE 


An intensely vivid impression of snow-laden trees and houses near 
a green-blue lake. Dense black buildings contrasting strongly 
with the soft glow of early dawn, called Yuki-no-ake-bono. 
Magnificent example of modern art. 


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SHUNSUI 
ce LARGE PORTRAIT 


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289 LARGE PORTRAIT Paes 
Half-nude seated figure. Excellent flesh tints. — 


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2894 LARGE PORTRAIT 
Female figure; nude. Delicately embos od 
Unusual example. , 


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SALE TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY TWENTY-SEVENTH, AT 8:15 


SECOND SESSION 


NUMBERS 290-518 


TOYOKUNI 
1776-1835 


290 LADY IN PINK AND ROSE COSTUME 


Shghtly embossed. 


291 ACTOR 


Ferocious expression and strong line. 


292 TWO EXAMPLES 


Man with mirror, and another arranging colors. (2) 


293 TWO EXAMPLES 
Man with pipe, seated. Figure with fan. Interesting black gauze 
garments. (2) 


294 TWO EXAMPLES 


Actors. Hanging vases of flowers in background. (2) 


295 TWO EXAMPLES 


Actors with black gauze. Kimonos and fans. (2) 


296 TWO EXAMPLES 


Two actors in elaborate costumes. Yellow background. (2) 


297 TWO LARGE PORTRAITS 


Actors in winter attire. (2) 


298. TRIPTYCH. OTOKODATE 


Actors in black kimonos against a yellow ground. 


feet LAPTYCH, OTOKODATE 
Members of a chivalrous band which helped the poor. In full 


regalia, under blossoming plum-trees. 


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301 


302 


303 


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305 


306 


307 


PENTAPTYCH 
Actors, Bando Shucho, Nakamura Shikan, etc., as Otokodate 


clan. 


PENTAPTYCH 

Consisting of five single-figure prints with background of iris and 
butterflies. 

Interesting garments and postures. 


HIROSHIGE 
1796-1858 


GO-JU-SAN-TSUGI. MEISHO ZUKAI 

Sudden shower. Pedestrians hurrying to shelter. ‘Temple in mid- 
distance; unusual sky and cloud effect. 

Kixcellent condition. 


YEDO HAKKEI. ZOJIO-JI TEMPLE 
Beautiful red temple at right of blue waterway. 
Brilliant example. 


KASUGAYAMA 
Cherry blossom celebration on a green ledge overlooking a great 
stretch of land. 


OGI 

Night scene with starry sky. Fox-lights on New Year’s eve under 
Kno trees. Commonly known as fox wedding. 

Unusual blue sky. 


Excellent impression and state. 


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THE SAME 


Grey sky. Fine condition. 


FOX-FIRES 

Similar to the preceding. Steel-blue sky; slight green in fore- 
ground, and tree. 

Excellent condition. 


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309 


310 


311 


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THE SAME 


Pale impression with green haystacks and foxes of salmon pink. 
Good condition. 


AKI-BANO-KIONAI 


Pine and maple trees reflected in a winding river. Small figures 
in the foreground. 


KIRI-BATAKE 


Light spring rain. Landscape and figures showing faintly in the 
haze. 


Fine impression. 


TSUKI-NO MATSUI 


Water and houses seen through gnarled pine bough. 


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3slla FUJI KAWA 


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313 


314 


3815 


Travellers approaching snow-covered village. Winding blue river 
at left. Snow-dotted sky. 
Superb condition. 

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KIJO BASHI 


Curved bridges over canal near quarters of bamboo merchants. 


Moonlight. 


SIMILAR TO THE PRECEDING 


(Worm-holes in upper left-hand corner.) 


MOAT NEAR DAIMIO’S PALACE 
Red temple in foreground. 
Brilliant impression. 


NEITO SHINJIKU 


Shops along a village street. Horses in the foreground. 


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316 KANDA-GAWA. RAIN 


Blue river with yellow sampans. Green hills and light rain. 
Brilliant print. 


Oli tHE SAME 
Slightly paler. 


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317A THE SAME 


Suburb of Yedo. Hillside road near a river. Rain falling from 
grey sky. 


Fine condition. 


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318 SANO TEMPLE 


Procession on way to temple, gay with hats, banners, etc. 


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319 UMAYA-GASHI 
Pleasure boats on blue river. Pine bough against starry sky. 
Figure of a girl silhouetted against green Misu. 


320 THE SAME 


Excellent impression. 


321 RYOGOKU HANOBI 
Pleasure boats on Sumida river. Rocket bursting against dark 


sky. 


322 NUMADZU 
Snow-covered landscape. Foot-bridges over winding stream. 
Superb impression. In flawless condition. 
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323 THE SAME 


Shghtly different impression. 


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324 KUMANO 
Near twelve temples. Green bank by blue water. Figures 


seated in summer-houses. 


325 ASAKUSA-KINRUZAN 


Temple seen through the falling snow from temple gateway. 


Or 


Large lantern suspended in forground. 
(Slight worm-holes at side.) 


326 SAKA-INO-WATASHI 
Beautiful blue stream with marshy banks and heron in fore- 
ground. 


Fine condition. 


326, MEGURO TAIKO BASHI YUHI NO OKA 
Figures crossing Taiko bridge in the falling snow. 


Rare print, in fine condition. 
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336 


BIKUNI HASHI, SNOW 


Small shops near a bridge. Snowflakes against grey-blue sky. 


SENZO-KU-NO-IKE . 

Flight of heron against blue waters. Tea-house and travellers 
in foreground. 

One of the most charming of this series. Excellent state. 


YOSHIWARA. TOWN 
Night scene. Cherry-trees in blossom near the gate. Unusual 
night sky. 


NIHON-ZUTSUMI 
Flight of wild geese against waning moon. Little shops and 
pedestrians on highway. Dense black shadows. 


SIMILAR TO THE PRECEDING 


Lighter impression. In very fine condition. 


USHIMA-TENJIN-SAKA 


Looking over snow-covered roofs to blue lake from temple heights. 


TSUKU-DASHIMA 
Fishing boats seen from under bridge. Stars and waning moon 
in grey sky. 


Fine condition. 


THE SAME 


Black sky and lighter water. 


THE SAME 
A superb example of the preceding subject. 
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FUKOGAWA KIBA 
An early impression. Lumber yard by the river. Snowflakes 
falling from grey sky. 


Full margin. In very fine condition. 
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337 THE SAME 


Somewhat lighter. 


3388 THE SAME 


Beautiful impression, with light sky. 


339 THE SAME 
Another state of this beautiful print. 


340 SIMILAR TO THE PRECEDING 


Sharp impression with dark sky. 


[341] 


341 SARUWAKA-CHO YORU NO KEI 
Night street scene. Shadows of pedestrians in moonlight. 


(Small worm-hole in upper left hand corner, otherwise very fine.) 
Full margin. 


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342 


343 


344 


B45 


346 


COMPANION TO THE PRECEDING 


Slightly hghter impression. 


DUPLICATE OF SARUWAKA-CHO 


[344] 


FUKAGAWA, SUSAKI, JUMAN TSUBO 

Snow scene, with eagle poised in mid-air. The fine conception 
places it among Hiroshige’s masterpieces. Note the lacquer used 
on feathers. 


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SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT IMPRESSION 
Of the preceding bold conception. 


O HASHI NO YUDACHI 

“Storm on the Great Bridge.” 

Pedestrians crossing bridge in driving rain. Raft in mid-stream. 
Houses faintly discernible on far bank. 

Rare. 


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348 


349 


350 


351 


3514 


352 


353 


THE SAME 
Brilliant impression. Bridge slightly deeper yellow. Houses 
more prominent against deep-blue background. 


Fine condition. 


THE SAME 


Lighter impression of this famous print. 


THE SAME 

Pelting rain obscuring the far bank of the Sumida river. 
Rare impression with two boats near the shore. 

First state. Matchless example of this famous print. 


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ATAGOSHITA YABU KOJI 

Winter landscape. Beautiful blue canal with overhanging 
branches of bamboo, snow-laden. Pale sky blending to mauve 
sunset. 

Flawless condition. 


SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT IMPRESSION 
With snowflakes against blue sky. 
Publisher’s state. 


YABU KOJI 

Pedestrians walking in deep snow along blue canal. Snow-laden 
bamboo tree in foreground. 

Superb impression. 


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SURIMONO 
NUMBERS 852-385 
KUNIYOSHI 
1788-1861 
FUZAKU-ONNA-SUIKODEN 
Water-carrier wringing out her kimono. Silver inlay and em- 
bossed waves. 


Flawless impression. 


RICHIN, DOLL CELEBRATION 


Actress in elaborate costume against gold and blue curtain. 


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354 


355 


356 


357 


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HOKKEI 
1820-1856 


ONNO KOMACHI 


Wearing gorgeous robes with silver inlay. Cocks in left corner. 


Emboss in white; yellow ground. 


ROOF-TILE 


Dolphin in gold and silver 


TENGU WITH SPEAR 
Rich in gold clouds, with 
Perfect state. 


gaufrage against a red disc. 


cock and hen in white relief. 


GOSHIKI-BAN-OGI-NAGASHI 


Crow painted on a fan. 


Winding blue stream, with silver inlay. 


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358 


359 


360 


DRAGON ASCENDING AMID BLACK CLOUDS 


Fuji-yama rises in the background, richly embossed with silver 


and surrounded by golden clouds. 
A magnificent example of the printer’s art. In perfect condition. 


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SET OF TWO. KINTOKI AND YAMAMBA 
Gold and silver inlay. 
Rare set. (2) 


SET OF THREE 
Actors presenting gamecocks. Lady with umpire’s fan. 
Beautiful in color and design. (3) 


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361 


362 


363 


364 


365 


366 


367 


SET OF FOUR. YANAGI-BAN 


Female 


figures illustrating poem. Depicting craft-workers. 


Beautifully embossed. 


Rare set. In perfect condition. (4) 


KUNISADA 
1785-1864 


SET OF TWO 


Upright. Sumizome, spirit of the 


cherry-tree, preventing 


warrior Otomo from chopping tree with huge hatchet. Gaufrage 


of blossoms, gold and silver inlay. (2) 


SET OF TWO 
Actors in full regalia under blossoming cherry-tree. 
Fine condition. (2) 


Sit OF THREE 


Inscriptions in gold; elaborate costumes. 


Actors. 


Magnificent impressions. (3) 


SHIGENOBU 
1830-1855 


Sit OF THREE 


Poems and portraits on blue and gold ground. Fan-shaped 


medallions, illustrating three famous views of Japan. (3) 


GAKUTEI 
WORKED 1820-1840 


SET OF FOUR 


Group of female poets, rich in embossing and inlay. 


Rare. 


(4) 


HOKUSAI 
1760-1849 


LARGE SURIMONO, INTERIOR 


Music rehearsal and preparation for dance. Mauve, pink and 


green. 


Unusual oblong impression. 


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368 


369 


370 


373 


374 


KUNIYOSHI 
1788-1861 
FUZOKU ONNA SUIKODEN 


She sits upon a water buffalo, in conversation with small boy. 


KUNISADA 
1785-1864 


TWO SURIMONO 

(a) Young girl reading letter; encircled by new moon. 
(b) Actor seated before silver mirror. 

Both in finest condition. (2) 


THREE SURIMONO 
Actors in various. attitudes. Sumptuous garments. Deeply 


embossed. (3) 


SHUNSAI AND HOKKEI 
1762-1850 1820-1856 
TWO SURIMONO 


(a) Carp leaping stream. 
(b) Urashima riding sacred tortoise. (2) 


SHORAN AND HOKUSAI 
ABouT 1825 1760-1849 


TWO SURIMONO 
(a) Kakemono, Okame and Jiro. 
(b) Girl holding kite under Jeta. Blue background. Unique. (2) 


GAKUTEI 
1820-1840 


TWO SURIMONO 

(a) General Ko playing flute. 

(b) Chinese warrior seated under pine tree. 
Beautifully embossed with gold and silver. (2) 


TWO SURIMONO 

(a) Lady Komachi with court fan. 

(b) Lady Yoki, famous Chinese beauty. 

Gorgeous garments; flower embossed background. (2) 


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HOKKEI AND HOKUSAI 
1820-1856 1760-1849 


875 ‘TWO SURIMONO 


(a) Shells on a beach. 
(b) Awabi shells. (2) 


HOKUSAI 
1760-1849 
376 THREE SURIMONO 


Actors in various attitudes. Elaborate robes and gaufrage. 


Delicate calligraphy. (8) 


SHUNMAN AND HOKKETI 
1780-1800 1820-1856 


3877 THREE SURIMONO 
Pheasants by Shunman. 
Hawk by Hokkei. 


Hanging panel with Hayashi seal. (3) 


HOKUSAI 
378 TWO SURIMONO 


Court Poetess. Sumptuous robes and brilliant coloring. Silver 
and gold inlay. (2) 


KUNISADA 
1785-1864 


3879 TWO SURIMONO 
Actors in female réles. Unusual black background, with silver 
moon, plum bough and rain. 
The costume designs are superb. (2) 


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381 


383 


384 


385 


GAKUTEI 
1820-1840 
SET OF THREE SURIMONO 
(a) New Year’s celebration. 
The entire detail of interior and ornament is carried out in minute 
gaufrage. 
(b) Homage to old age. 
(c) Philosopher asleep on veranda. (3) 


SHINSAI 
ABOUT 1825 


SET OF THREE SURIMONO 


Illustrating the famous sayings “Hear no evil,” “see no evil” and — 


‘speak no evil.” 
Female figures; beautiful garments and detail. (3) 


GAKUTEI 
1820-1840 


FOUR SURIMONO 
Hocho-ren-ju-ban, court lady, Benten, warrior, etc. Embossed 


ground. (4) 


THREE SURIMONO 
Portraits of great generals in armor—Tadanori, Yorimasa and 


Hankei. (3) 


SET OF SEVEN SURIMONO 

Katsu-Shika, Hichi-ban, suzuki. 

Seven poetesses of Katsu-Shika. 

This is considered the finest known set in existence. 


Complete and superb state. (7) 


COMPLETE SET OF TWENTY-FOUR SURIMONO 

Known as Katsu-Shika-Niju-Shisho. 

Depicting twenty-four most famous generals of Katsu-Shika, 
eastern section of Japan. ‘The costumes, armor, weapons, etc., 
are elaborate but accurate. 

Only two complete, perfect sets were known in Japan, and they 
have never been offered at a public sale here or elsewhere. (24) 


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UTAMARO 
1800-1835 


386 PORTRAIT 
Seated figure of girl, holding samisen beside black box. Delicate 
tan kimono with contrasting obi of moss-green. 
An excellent example of this artist’s masterly line. Fine im- 
pression. 


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388 


389 


390 


391 


LARGE FEMALE PORTRAIT 

Unusual blue print. Elaborately dressed hair and_ simple 
kimono, the lines of which skilfully convey the posture and are 
at all times the artist’s greatest charm. 


Fair condition. 


GROUP OF MAIDENS 

Under a pine tree. Seated figure is beating a bolt of cloth upon 
a stone. Another approaches with more cloth. 

The tones are mellow and subdued without being faded. A 
winding stream with fluttering maple leaves adds to the back- 
ground. (One of a triptych.) 


A BALCONY IN YOSHIWARA 

Delicately drawn and tinted figures surrounding a dwarf pine 
tree. The high road seen in mid-distance, disappears into the 
rising mist which envelops the town. 


CHUNAGON-YUKIHIRA AND ATTENDANTS 

A halt on Suma Beach to admire the rising moon. ‘The gold 
clouds and gaufrage of Yukihira’s white robe, closely resemble 
a Surimono. 


HUT NEAR A WINDING STREAM 
Peasant at work by the brook in which the moon is reflected. 
Near the house his wife and children enjoy the splendor of the 


great disc rising over the mountain. (Alexander Rouart Col- 
lection, Paris. ) 


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392 TWO BEAUTIES 


Young women in conversation. Kimonos of soft colors relieved 


by black. Mellow quality. 
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635 


393 LARGE PORTRAIT HEADS 
Lady showing bolt of cloth to girl seated at loom. 
Beautiful in line and color. 


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[394] 


394 UTSUKI-NO-SAKANA-URI 
Young woman on her way to bath house, with towel over her 


shoulder. She stops to speak to young fishmonger. Unusual 
pink tint over the eyes. 
Beautiful in color and line. Fine state. 


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KOMEI-BIJIN-ROK-KASEN 


Large portrait of famous woman-poct, against rare silver back- 
> bs 5 


ground. Valuable specimen. 


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[396] 


396 NANIWA-YA O-KITA 


Half-length portrait of waitress carrying tea on a lacquer tray. 
Pale silver background. (Alexander Rouart Collection, Paris.) 


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397 


FUJO NINSO JUPPIN 

Woman playing with a pompin. Checked kimono and _ green 
sash. Fine impression, in good condition save for a horizontal 
crease. Mica ground. (Wakai and Alexander Rouart Collec- 
tion, Paris.) 


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399 


400 


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403 


HIROSHIGE 
1796-1858 


TOKAIDO GOJU-SAN-TSUGI 


TSUCHI-YAMA 

Muddy road in the highlands. Coolies in yellow raincoats, 
carrying red boxes. 

Various tones of green in the landscape. Rare printing of rain. 
White on a grey ground. 

Unusual example, in perfect condition. 


YAKUSHI 
Mountainous landscape covered by deep snow. ‘Travellers ap- 
proaching valley road. Rather large snowflakes fall from a 


grey sky. 


AKASAKA 

Full white moon gleaming through pine trees, Pedestrians with 
lanterns on highroad near ricefield. A perfect Hiroshige night 
sky. 

Excellent condition. 


EKJIRI 
Snow-covered landscape, relieved by the red, green and blue 
garments of figures. Red sunset glow on horizon. Very fine 


condition. 


EKJIRI 
Similar to the preceding. Colors slightly paler. 
Excellent condition. 


HONCHO MEISHO 
SUNSHU 


The ferry across the Fujikawa, province of Sunshu. Grey-toned 
landscape with Fuji-yama looming in the distance. 

Very rare, with signature of Ichirusai Hiroshige. Good condi- 
tion. 


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TOKAIDO 


404 NUMAZU 


Large full moon rising above village near a blue river. Groups 
of pedestrians, including Punch and Judy performer, wend their 
way along the narrow path. 


Good condition. 


[405 ] 


405 KAMEYAMA, SNOW 


Daimio procession ascending a steep hill to castle gate at dawn. 
Wind-swept trees along the road which overlooks snow-covered 
houses nestling in the valley. 


Full margin. Good condition. 


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406 THE SAME 


Stronger impression, but slight spot in centre. 


407 YOKKA-ICHI 
Windy day on the marshes. 
A print of much animation and breadth. 


408 KAMBARA, SNOW 


A strong, rich impression of this famous print. 


Full margin. Fine condition. 


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409 SIMILAR TO THE PRECEDING 


Somewhat lighter impression, but equally good in detail. Excel- 
lent condition. 


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410 


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412 


SHONO 


Celebrated rainstorm. 
The gradation of the bamboo trees as well as the action place it 


among Hiroshige’s masterpieces. 


Fine impression. 


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KUNIYOSHI 
1788-1861 


HIAKUNIN-ITYTSHI 
Illustration of the Hundred Poem Series. Group of figures in 


rain. 


HUNDRED POEM SERIES. CHUNAGON-SADANORI 
Ingenious method of catching small fishes in Yana. The distant 


landscape shows faintly in morning mist. 
(Alexander Rouart Collection, Paris. ) 


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418 ASAKUSA-BENTEN-YAMA 


Temple in snow. Blue water in foreground. 


414 NICHIREN AND FOLLOWERS 
The famous priest stands on a rocky ledge in heavy rainstorm, 
and prays for the safety of a boat laden with passengers. Sado 
Island seen through rain. 


Good condition. 


415 NICHIREN STILLING THE WAVES 
A huge wave threatens to engulf a small boat, but the priest 
standing fearless in the boat overcomes all danger. 


Full margin. Fine condition. 


[416] 


416 EXILE IN SADO-GA SHIMA 
Nichiren was exiled to the island of Sado, and journeyed to 
Tsukahara during a snowstorm. 


One of Kuniyoshi’s most famous subjects. Full margin. 


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417 VIEW OF TAMURA FERRY 
Blue sea and sky with white clouds. 
Good impression, in good condition. 
(Alexander Rouart Collection, Paris. ) 


418 ‘TOTO-MITSU-MATA 


Wide river view, with monomidai and houses. The famous 
Ryogoku bridge is seen at the right. In the foreground men are 
engaged in repairing a boat. ‘The smoke from their fire ascends 
far into the sky. Chidori fly against mauve and white clouds. 
Very rare print. 


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TOYOKUNI 
1769-1825 


419 CHIUSHINGURA, ACT V 
Sadakuro coming down the hill to meet his enemies. Grey land- 
scape, with dashes of rain. 
Full margin. Fine state. 


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HIROSHIGE 
1796-1858 


420 ISHI-YAMA SHUGETSU 
One of the Eight Views of Lake Biwa. 


Very rare coloring. 


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TOTO MEISHO SERIES 
421 SNOW-COVERED LANDSCAPE 


Houses and bridge over the Sumida river. 
Fine condition. 


422 SUMIDA-GAWA 
Rare blue print. 
Cherry-blossom time on the bank of the Sumida river. 
Full margin. Best state. 


423 SHIBA-ZOJIO-JI 
Red temple seen through snow-laden pine tree. Figures in the 
foreground. 
Publisher, Marusei. 


424 THE SAME 


Stronger impression. 


425 YOSHIWARA-NAKA-NO-CHO 
Geisha and pedestrians near gate; cherry-blossoms and spring 
moon. 
Good condition. 


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428 


430 


431 


433 


KAMEIDO TEMPLE GROUNDS 
Snow-laden landscape relieved by the dull red of temple and 
bridges that surround a blue water. 


An interesting impression showing footprints in the snow. 


SIMILAR TO THE PRECEDING 
More depth of color and detail. 


Fine impression. Full margin. 


THE SAME 

The color of the temple and bridges is brown, and bright red 
offsets the small sheds in the foreground. 

Fine impression. Full margin. 


MASAKI, SNOW 

Boat and raft on clear blue river. Torii and temple buildings 
are seen amid snow-covered landscape. ‘The winter sky is pink 
near the horizon. 

Good condition. 


SIMILAR TO THE PRECEDING 
A darker impression. ‘The houses and trees are more pronounced 
against a rosy sky. 


Fine impression. Full margin. 


AKASKUSA LEMPLE. 

Temple grounds in rain. <A red pagoda rises amid black trees. 
The yellow umbrellas of pedestrians and a group of fighting 
cocks animate the foreground. 


SHIBA-AKABAN E 
Blue canal near the red gates of a Daimio’s palace. ‘The snowy 
landscape is well defined in the distance against a wintry sky. 


Fine impression and condition. Full margin. 


THE SAME 

The canal is dotted with snowflakes, though the colors are some- 
what paler. 

An excellent impression, save for small worm-hole at upper left 


in blank space. Full margin. 


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435 


436 


437 


438 


439 


44.0 


NIHON-TSUTSUMI 

Wide country road with shops on one side. Across a ricefield 
the roofs of houses appear, and a flight of birds against a large 
full moon. 

Slightly cut margin. 


The drawing of this print is particularly fine. 


NIHON-BASHI 

Snow-covered palace and houses seem to nestle at the foot of the 
sacred mountain. The crimson skyline and blue river offset the 
black and white composition. 


THE SAME 

A brilhant impression. Exquisite blue, sharp outline and sub- 
dued sky. 

Two worm-holes at left, otherwise in excellent condition. 
Publisher’s state. Full margin. 


NIHON-BASHI, SNOW 

Large bridge with figure, over a blue canal. Mt. Fuji seen to 
the left. 

Fine impression. 

(Worm-hole at lower edge. ) 


AKABANE-ZUITENGU 
Several pedestrians caught in a sudden shower while crossing a 
red bridge. A blue stream flows to the right of a Daimio’s 
palace. 
Full margin. Excellent state, fair condition. 

5 ’ 


SAKURADA 
Snow-covered landscape and houses relieved by a sapphire-blue 


river on which a group of ducks are floating. 


SUSAKE 

Three figures halting on a little red bridge near a snow-covered 
stretch of land that leads to a temple. Beyond the blue expanse 
of ocean, a huge red sun is rising. 

Rare example. Full margin. Excellent condition. 


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444 


445 


SUMIDA SHORE, RAIN 

Torii and wind-blown trees in temple grounds. Yellow roofs 
gleam through blue lines of atmosphere and travellers flee from 
the sudden downpour of rain. 

Fine condition. 


KINRIU-JI 


Red temple and pagoda amid snow. The blue water and the 
grey winter sky are flecked with snow. 

The drawing of the snow-laden trees is sharp and crisp yet the 
whole scene is one of great calm and spaciousness. 


Brilliant impression. Fine condition. 


KATSUKAWA SHUNKO 
1780-1800 


JIRO HANGING SCROLL 
Upon a pine bough. ‘Two Chinese boys are seated at his feet, 
one having just written the characters of longevity on the scroll. 


Flawless condition. 


SHUNSHO 
1726-1792 


MATSUMOTO KOSHIRO 

Actor holding tobacco-pouch and pipe. His robes are rich in 
color and line. 

Signed, Shunsho. 

Excellent condition. 


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EISHOSAI SHIKO 
1780-1800 


KADO-MATSU 

New Year’s celebration. 

Three ladies about to leave their geta at a doorway. One has 
fallen but still holds her sandals. 

The delicate tones of their kimonos and the graceful outline add 
much to the print. 

(One of a triptych.) Fine impression. (S. Bing Collection, Paris.) 


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[444] 


446 DIPTYCH 


447 


Group of female figures on pleasure boat. Four ladies with 
musical instruments are seated at the right. Two Kamura 


dancing. 


KORIUSAL 
1760-1780 


YOUNG GIRL ADMIRING CHILD 

Which mother holds aloft. 

There is great beauty of design in the garments, which are 
delicate in tone without being faded. 

Excellent impression. Good condition. 


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448. TWO FEMALE FIGURES, CHUBAN 
Mauve and pink colors are marvellously combined in the robes, 
and the dull orange shade peculiar to this artist is also in evi- 
dence. A cat dozes behind the seated figure. 
Fine impression. (Hayashi Collection, Paris. ) 


449 TAMATYA MIYATO 
Writing poem on screen. ‘Two maids in attendance. Sumptu- 
ous terra-cotta and black robes. 
Superb state. Size, 10 x 15 inches. 


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[450] 


450 SHO-JI-YA NAYAMA 


Group of three seated figures. Elaborate costumes. Small 


ornaments on a lacquer stand. 
Excellent condition. Size, 1014 x 1514 inches. 


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TOYOKUNI 
1769-1825 


451 MATSUMOTO YONESABURO 


In female réle. Garments of old-rose under black. 
Brilhant example. 


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452 


[452] 


KITAO MASANOBU 
1761-1816 


KOI-MURASAKI OF KADOTAMA-YA 


Three seated figures unrolling makemono. 


Yellow, green and pink in costumes and background. 
Fine impression. 


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453 MATSU-UNDO 
Standing figure in claborate kimono looking down upon a seated 
figure in equally handsome attire. A Kamuro is seen in the 
centre. Great elegance of design and balance. 
Fine condition. 


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KIYONAGA 
1742-1815 
454 SHOSA PERFORMANCE 
Actors and musicians in the background. 
Representing a performance at Ichimura-za in 1789. 


Signed, Kiyonaga-gwa. Size, 10 x 15 inches. 


455 SET OF TWO SURIMONO 


Poctess and poem. Graceful calligraphy to the right. (2) 


° 


456 DIPTYCH 


Guests on tea-house veranda. Delightful balance of color and 
composition. 


Perfect state. Size, 10x 15 inches. 


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[457] 


YEISHT 
1780-1800 


457 MEISHO SAKAZUKI AWASE 


Two women admiring a hashirakake surrounded by a cherry 
branch to which are attached small sake cups. Delicate tones 
upon a yellow background. 


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458 THREE WOMEN 


Grouped around transparent screen. Costumes of blue, pink and 


mauve. Yellow background. 
Perfect condition. Size, 934 x 1434 mches. 


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460 


461 


463 


464 


ERIPTY CH 

Ladies on a balcony overlooking the Sumida river. 

Printed in delicate tones of pink, yellow, green and black. Beau- 
tiful in detail and composition. 

Rare and fine impression. 

(Monsicur Clemenceau Collection, Paris. ) 


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KITAO SHIGEMASA 
1728-1809 
NARROW PANEL 


Young girl and attendant under a willow tree. Arched yellow 
bridge with flowing stream beneath, as background. 


NICHIMURA SHIGENAGA 
1697-1756 
SHIKI NO-UYEKI-URI 
Narrow panel. ‘Tall graceful figure of flower vender. 
Hand-colored with mica and urushi-e, embossed. 


Full stonature, Nichimura Shigenaga-ga. 
S 2) oS fen) 


OKAMURA MASANOBU 
UKIYO TEIKA-SHIGURI NO CHIN 


Young Samurai and attendant near a mountain cascade. Small 
tea-house at upper left, with two seated and reclining figures. 
e) 5 5 


Hand-colored. Size, 11 x 141 inches. 


SHOTEI HOKUJU 
1820-1856 
CHOSHI NO-URA 
Fishing boat riding the waves. Natural tunnel in rocky coast. 


Grey-blue sea and interesting cloud effect. 
Fine condition. Size, 1014 x 1444 inches. 


SIMILAR TO THE PRECEDING 
Stronger and finer impression, with different cloud blocking. 
Full size, 10 x 15 inches. 


a 


465 KAI NO KUNI SARUHASHI 
The floating monkey bridge in the province of Kai. 
(Slightly retouched. ) 
Very rare. Size, 10 x 1414 


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466 TOTO SUMIDA-GAWA 
View of Susaki on the Sumida River. 


Beautiful impression, in perfect condition. Signed. 
Size, 10144 x 141% 


467 MASAKI 
Sumida River as seen from Maski. 


Fine impression. (Slightly worm-eaten. ) 


92 


inches. 


inches. 


468 FUTAME-GA-URA 


Rocky coast at Futame, with splendid shore line and dark clouds. 
Exceptional print, in fine condition. 


Size, 1036 x 15 inches. 


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HOKUSAI 
1760-1849 


469 KAKINOMOTO NO HITOMARO 


One of the Hundred Poem series. Fishermen are drawing a net 


through a mountain torrent. The smoke of a brush fire rolls 
across the landscape. 


Excellent impression, in good condition. 


93 


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470 FUMIYA-ASAYASU 
Hundred Poem series. 
The famous lotus pond. Group of women in a red and yellow 
boat gathering lotus leaves. | 
Fine condition. 
(Alexander Rouart Collection, Paris.) 
Size, 10 x 1414 inches. 


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471 MAIKIO-KIKAN 
Curving pontoon bridge crossing a blue stream at Sano. Snow- 
covercd landscape. Signed. Size, 914 x 1484 inches. 


94 


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472 KAJIKASAWA 
Fisherman standing on a green rock, drawing in his nets. 
Foaming blue waves dash against the rocks and Fuji-yama ap- 
pears above the mist. 


Tine impression, in fair condition. Size, 10 x 1414 inches. 
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95 


473 YAMASHITA-HAKU 
Lightning on the side of Mt. Fuji. 
In fair condition. Size, 10 x 1414 inches. 


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LOO-CHU HAKKEI, SNOW 

One of 8 views of Loo Chu islands, known as Tatsu no Hora. 
Snow-covered landscape, with red boats in the foreground. 

Rare print. Fine impression, in fair condition. 


(Hayashi Collection, Paris. ) Size, 914 x 1414 inches. 


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4744 LANDSCAPE AND FIGURES 


Thatch-roofed houses beside a winding stream. A group of 
women halt near a small bridge to inquire the way. 


Signed, Hokusai-Sori-ga. Size, 814 x 141% inches. 
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96 


HIROSHIGE 
1796-1858 


475 MEISHO-SETSU-GETSUKA 
Enotsuno temple amid heavy snowfall. 
Flawless condition. Full margin. 


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476 KUWANA, MARUSEI EDITION 
Sailboat with Kuwana Castle in the background. Flight of 
birds, and delicate cloud effect. 
Full margin. In fine condition. 


477 MARIKO, SNOW 


Street of small houses nestling in snow-covered valley. 
Unusual print in black and white against a snow-flecked grey- 
blue sky. 


Exceedingly scarce. Fine condition. 


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477a THE SAME 
Shghtly darker sky. 
Rare. Good condition. 


478 HISAKA, MARUSEI-BAN 
| One of Fifty-three Views of Tokaido. 
Wayfarers in mountain region. Unusual clouded sky. 
Flawless condition. 


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480 


481 


483 


SEKI 


From the dark winter sky, heavy snow falls on the far hills and 


on the pale orange torii in the foreground. 
An impression of remarkable quality. 


(A. D. Ficke Collection, No. 812.) 


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SIMILAR TO THE PRECEDING 


Sky somewhat darker. 


HAMA-MATSU 


‘Twin pines at the edge of Hama-matsu beach. Boats tossing on 


a rough sea. 
Good impression. 


SUSAKI, TOTO MEISHO 


Snow-covered village and temple on New Year's morning. 


rising out of sea. Signed, Ichiriusai Hiroshige-ga. 
Full margin. Scarce. 


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SAKA-NO-SHITA 


Sun 


Path near mountain stream. Beautiful blending of green in 


landscape. 


Fine impression. Good condition. 


100 


484 MARUSEI-BAN 
Bridge at Hodogaiya. Snow-covered landscape against grey sky. 
Pink boat anchored on bank of blue river. 
Brillant impression. 


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485 IZIRI, MARUSEI-BAN 
Flotilla of sailboats on blue waters of the bay. Mountain range 
and Fuji in the distance. Unusual blue cloud effect. 
Excellent condition. 


486 HONCHO MEISHO, ENOSHIMA 
Figures entering dark cavern. Great wave foaming against rocky 
shore with stunted pines. Very colorful. 
Full margin. Fine condition. 


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102 


487... 


488 


LOTO MEISHO, KAMEIDO TEMPLE 

Winter scene. Picturesque pathway over drum-bridges and 
beautiful blue water. Touches of red brighten the snowy land- 
scape. 


Full margin. Very good impression. 


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TOTO MEISHO, SHINOBAZU 

Large pine in foreground, partially obscuring temple, extending 
far out in lake. City of Yedo on distant shore. Unusual at- 
mospheric effect. 

Full margin. Excellent condition. 


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104 


[488] 


489 


RYOGOKU BRIDGE IN MOONLIGHT 

Toto Meisho Series. Piles of the bridge in foreground, through — 
which are seen small boats and the town. Signed, Ichiriusai 
Hiroshige-ga. 


Very rare. 
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106 


490 NEW MOON IN TSUKUDA 


Fishing boats at anchor around the island of ‘T’sukuda. 
sunset glow still lingers in the sky. 


Full margin. Superb impression. 


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107 


The 


491 NAGAKUBO 
Kiso Kaido Series. 


Man leading horse and children playing with dogs. Figures 


crossing bridge silhouetted against hills in the moonlight. 
Fine impression. 


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108 


492 MIYANOKOSHI 


Foregoing series. 


Moonlight and mist. Colorful figures crossing foot-bridge. 
Beautiful impression, in excellent state. 


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109 


493 NIHON MINATO ZUKUSHI 


Harbor of Uraga in falling snow. 
Fine impression. 


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110 


494 


KYOTO MEISHO 


People hurrying to seek shelter from thunderstorm. 
_ foot-bridge in foreground. 
Rare example. 


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River and 


495 


[495] 


RYOGOKU BASHI 
The forty-seven Ronins, clad in dark armor, can be seen crossing 


the bridge. Two of their companions await them in a boat, 
The snow adds charm to the dramatic scene. 
Fine impression. Excellent condition. 


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112 


496 


497 


498 


499 


| 496 | 


KEISAI YEISEN 
1790-1848 


BOATING ON SUMIDA RIVER 
Snow-covered banks. Winter sunsct. 


Fine impression. Fair condition. 


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PORTFOLIO CONTAINING TEN SURIMONO 
By Hokkei, Hokuju, Shinsai, Shunman, ete. 


PORTFOLIO CONTAINING FIFTEEN SURIMONO 
By various artists such as Hokusai, Hidenobu, Hokuba, Shinsai, 
EUG; 


PORTFOLIO CONTAINING TEN SMALL PRINTS 
By Toyoshiro and Hiroshige. 
Very rare subjects. 


113 


500 


501 


505 


504 


505 


506 


507 


508 


PORTFOLIO CONTAINING FIFTY SMALL PRINTS 


By Hokusai. Tokaido series. Some duplicates. 


PORTFOLIO CONTAINING THIRTY-TWO SMALL 
PRINTS 
By Hiroshige. All in fine condition. (Small Tokaido series.) 


PORTFOLIO CONTAINING FORTY-FIVE SMALL PRINTS 
By Kuninaga (1770-1810). From the Fifty-three Views of 
Tokaido. 


Very interesting series. 


PORTFOLIO CONTAINING SIX TY-THREE PRINTS 

By Toyokuni (Chuban). Set called Genji Kanozu, illustrating 
court life. 

Very interesting series. 


ALBUM CONTAINING TWENTY-SIX PRINTS 


By Toyokuni and Kunisada. Mostly actors and oirans. 


THE FOLLOWING PRINTS ARE FRAMED 
NUMBERS 505-518 


TWO PRINTS BY TOYOKUNI 
Actors. (2) 


TWO PRINTS 
(a) By Shunsho. Two young ladies by waterfall. Mellow 


tones. 


(b) By Toyokuni. Actor, Segawa Roko. Scene of play in 
background. (2) 


PRINT BY UTAMARO 
Kaiko-te-waza-kusa. Silkworm culture. 


Rare print. 


TRIPTYCH BY TOYOKUNI 
Individual portraits of actors, promenading by iris pond. 


Very fine impression. 


114 


509 


510 


511 


5138 


514 


515 


516 


TRIPTYCH BY TOYOHIRO (1773-1828) 
Pedestrians in temple grounds. Colors very soft and mellow. 
Unusual atmospheric effect. 


Fine impressions. 


TWO PRINTS BY HIROSHIGE 

(a) Kameyama. ‘Travellers ascending snowy hillside to castle. 
Rare subject. 

(b) Chifuri. Halt on way to horse-market. 

Very good impression. (2) 


TWO PRINTS BY HIROSHIGE 
(a) Ishibe. One of Fifty-three Views of Tokaido. 
(b) Sakurada. Toto Meisho Series. Snow landscape. (2) 


TWO PRINTS BY HIROSHIGE 

(a) Spring landscape. ‘Toto Meisho Series. 
(b) Komio Kaitei Zukushi. View of Koume. 
Beautiful impression. (2) 


PRINT BY HIROSHIGE 
Kuana castle. Sailboats on a rough sea. 


Very fine impression. 


PRINT BY HIROSHIGE 
Satano-Kaijio. One of Thirty-six Views of Mt. Hujiae Lhe 
crest of a great wave rises to the right. 


Perfect condition. 


TRIPTYCH BY HIROSHIGE 
Kiso-no-yamakawa. Snow-clad mountains, cascade and river. 


(Walter Manchester Collection, Berkeley, Cal.) 


MRIpLyYCH BY KUNIYOSHI 

A great shark almost fills the picture. ‘Tametomo in a boat 
attacked by Tengu. Woman swimming toward the boat. 

The spatter of white lead used after the printing has mostly 
turned black. 

Marvellous impression. 


115 


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518 


WR CY CH BY COMO Kia 

Snow scenes with figures approaching in a boat to join a group 
on shore. 

Beautiful impression. 


TRIPTYCH BY KUNIYASU (ABOUT 1825) 
Festival for the opening of the Sumida River. Great crowds and 


bursting fireworks. 


116 


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